Microblading
From $600
Microblading Melbourne
Eyebrow feathering & hair-like precision strokes for naturally beautiful, semi-permanent brows — Richmond & Springvale
The Art of Microblading Perfection
Microblading, also known as Eyebrow Feathering, is a sophisticated semi-permanent cosmetic tattooing technique used to create fuller, natural-looking eyebrows. This precision artistry involves the use of a specialized handheld microblade to manually draw delicate hair-like strokes.
Each meticulously crafted stroke is designed to blend seamlessly with your existing eyebrow hairs, enhancing the overall appearance of your brows while creating a realistic and beautifully defined shape. Unlike traditional eyebrow tattooing, microblading deposits pigment into the superficial layers of the skin, creating fine, crisp strokes that truly mimic the appearance of natural brow hair.
Microblading is perfect for anyone wanting to enhance their natural brows, whether you have thin, over-plucked, or patchy eyebrows, or if you’ve experienced hair loss due to age, health conditions, or over-styling. Available at our Richmond and Springvale studios, serving Melbourne’s inner east and southeast communities. For local pricing and booking information, visit our pricing page.
Why MDBrows for Microblading
Expert Artistry
Lead artist Anne Nguyen brings years of specialized experience and advanced training
Custom Mapping
Brow design based on your natural bone structure and facial features
Premium Pigments
Custom pigment formulation matched to your hair and skin tone
All Skin Types
Experience with all skin types and specialized approaches for sensitive skin
Who Is Microblading Right For?
Microblading suits a wide range of brow types and concerns
Sparse or Thin Brows
Hair-like strokes fill in gaps, blending seamlessly with your natural brows to create the appearance of fuller, more defined brows.
Over-Plucked or Over-Shaped Brows
Years of threading or waxing can leave brows looking sparser over time. Microblading creates the appearance of fuller density in areas that look thin, restoring a balanced shape.
Asymmetrical Brows
Natural asymmetry is common. Through careful mapping and design, microblading brings visual balance — with your approval before any pigment is applied.
Patchy Brows from Hair Loss
Clients with alopecia, trichotillomania, or brow thinning from medical conditions can achieve a natural brow appearance through microblading — a consultation is recommended to discuss your individual situation.
Busy or Active Lifestyles
Wake up with defined brows — no pencil required. Waterproof and smudge-proof, microblading is perfect for swimming, sport, travel, and anyone who wants to reclaim their morning routine.
Normal to Dry Skin
Microblading works best on normal to dry skin, which retains pigment exceptionally well. If you have very oily skin, we may recommend nano brows for crisper, longer-lasting results.
Microblading Brow Styles: Which Look Is Right for You?
Microblading can achieve a wide spectrum of styles — all tailored to your face shape, features, and personal preference. During your consultation, Anne will design and sketch your brow shape, adjust until you're completely happy, and only then begin the process.
Fine, light strokes — subtle enhancement that looks effortless. Best for clients wanting a barely-there improvement.
Layered strokes for density — visibly fuller brows that still appear natural. Our most popular style.
Strokes follow natural upward growth — a brushed-up, textured effect that works beautifully with existing brow hair.
Clean, structured lines — polished and defined. Striking on strong bone structure and those who prefer a groomed look.
The Microblading Procedure
A meticulous, personalized process ensuring beautiful, natural-looking results
First Appointment (2-3 hours)
- Consultation: Thorough discussion about your desired brow shape, thickness, and color. Medical history review to ensure you're a good candidate.
- Design & Mapping: Using specialized tools, we'll measure and map your ideal brow shape, taking into account your natural bone structure, facial features, and symmetry. You'll approve the design before we proceed.
- Color Selection: Perfect pigment shade that complements your skin tone, hair color, and personal preference.
- Numbing: Premium topical anesthetic applied and continuously reapplied throughout the entire procedure for maximum comfort—many clients are so relaxed they fall asleep.
- Microblading Application: Using our specialized hand tool, we'll create precise, hair-like strokes that deposit pigment into the superficial layers of your skin.
- Aftercare Instructions: Detailed aftercare instructions and specialized healing balm provided to ensure optimal results.
Healing Period (4-6 weeks)
- Days 1-3: Brows appear darker and more defined than the final result
- Days 4-7: Possible flaking and scabbing as the skin heals
- Days 7-14: Color may appear lighter as new skin forms
- Weeks 2-4: True color gradually develops as the pigment settles
Perfection Visit (6-8 weeks after initial)
This critical follow-up session allows us to:
- Assess how your skin has retained the pigment
- Fill in any areas that may need more definition
- Make adjustments to perfect the shape and density
- Ensure symmetry and overall natural appearance
Important: The perfection visit is crucial for achieving the best possible results. While it may not be necessary for everyone, we strongly recommend this session for most clients to ensure perfection.
Understanding Microblading: The Technical Details
The artistry and science behind natural-looking hair strokes
The Microblade Tool
Microblading uses a specialized hand tool with a disposable blade consisting of 7-21 ultra-fine needles arranged in a sloped or U-shaped configuration. Unlike tattoo machines that puncture skin rapidly, the microblade is drawn manually across the skin in precise, controlled strokes. This manual technique allows artists to create incredibly fine, crisp lines that closely mimic the natural direction and texture of real eyebrow hairs.
The needles are typically 0.18mm-0.25mm in diameter—thinner than a human hair. Different blade configurations create different stroke effects: U-blades create curved strokes ideal for the brow arch, while sloped blades excel at creating tapered, natural-looking hair ends. Professional artists select blade types based on your natural hair growth pattern and desired result.
Skin Depth & Pigment Placement
Microblading deposits pigment into the upper dermis layer of skin, approximately 0.5-1mm deep. This is shallower than traditional body tattoos (which reach 2-3mm into the dermis), which is why microblading fades over time rather than lasting permanently. The epidermis (outer skin layer) naturally regenerates every 28-40 days, gradually pushing some pigment out as new skin cells form.
This precise depth placement is crucial: too shallow and the pigment fades within weeks; too deep and strokes blur, spread, or turn ashy/blue over time. This is why artist skill and experience matter enormously—consistent depth control throughout every stroke ensures crisp, long-lasting results that heal beautifully.
Premium Pigment Quality
We use premium pigments from a world-leading manufacturer with over 30 years of expertise in permanent cosmetics. Our pigments are cruelty-free (PETA certified), vegan, and EU REACH compliant—rigorously tested according to EU Guidelines (ResAP 2008) which screen for over 93 potentially harmful substances including carcinogenic compounds, heavy metals, and skin allergens.
Our iron oxide-based formulations are specifically designed without carbon black—the ingredient responsible for the dreaded blue-gray color shift that occurs with inferior pigments as they age. The result is exceptional color stability: your brows heal true-to-color and fade naturally to soft, warm tones rather than turning ashy or muddy.
Our pigments work beautifully across all skin types, including melanin-rich skin tones where they heal without ashing or fading to unwanted tones. Every shade is custom-blended considering your natural undertones, hair color, and individual skin chemistry for results that look naturally yours.
Why Skin Type Matters
Oily skin: Produces more sebum, which can cause strokes to spread slightly and fade faster (typically 12–15 months). The oil can also make it harder for pigment to hold during the procedure. For very oily skin, we may recommend nano brows or ombré brows instead.
Normal/dry skin: Ideal for microblading. Strokes heal crisp and defined, retaining their shape beautifully for 18-24 months. Dry skin holds pigment exceptionally well.
Mature skin: Thinner skin requires a more delicate approach with lighter pressure. Results can be excellent but may need more frequent touch-ups. We adjust technique specifically for mature skin to ensure beautiful, natural-looking results.
Benefits of Microblading
Save Time Daily
Wake up with perfect brows every morning — no more filling them in
Long-lasting Results
Beautiful brows lasting 1-2 years with proper aftercare
Waterproof & Smudge-proof
Perfect for active lifestyles, swimming, and workouts
Natural Looking
Hair-like strokes that blend seamlessly with your natural brows
Investment in Your Confidence
Transparent pricing, exceptional value
Microblading
- Initial microblading treatment
- Bespoke brow mapping & design
- Premium pigment selection
- 2-3 hour appointment
- Aftercare kit included
Perfection Visit
- 6-8 weeks after initial
- Pigment retention assessment
- Shape & density perfection
- 1-2 hour appointment
- Ensures long-lasting results
Maintenance
- Within 12-24 months
- Keep brows looking fresh
- Color & shape refresh
- 1-2 hour appointment
- Extend your beautiful results
Microblading Aftercare Guide
Proper aftercare is essential for achieving optimal results
Immediate Aftercare (First 24 Hours)
- Keep the area completely dry
- Avoid touching the treated area except for necessary aftercare
- Sleep with your face up to avoid pressure on your brows
- Avoid exercise, swimming, and excessive sweating
Days 2-7 (Critical Healing Period)
- Apply a thin layer of the provided aftercare balm with clean fingers 2-3 times per day
- Do not pick, scratch or rub the treated area – let scabs fall off naturally
- Avoid makeup on the brow area until fully healed
- Avoid direct sun exposure, saunas, steam rooms, and swimming pools
- Avoid strenuous exercise that causes excessive sweating
- Do not use facial scrubs, peels, or anti-aging products around the brow area
Long-Term Care (After Healing)
- Apply sunscreen (minimum SPF 30) to the brow area when exposed to direct sunlight
- Avoid chemical treatments directly on the brow area (including glycolic acid, retinol)
- Minimize oil-based products around the brow area
- Schedule regular touch-ups every 12-18 months to maintain your results
Important: During the healing process, your brows will appear 30-40% darker initially. Around days 3-5, flaking may occur. The true color will develop over 4-6 weeks. If you experience any unusual redness, swelling, or signs of infection, please contact us immediately.
See Our Work
Browse our portfolio of natural, beautiful microblading results
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Nano Brows
Ultra-fine digital technique for hyper-realistic hair strokes. Better retention on oily skin — lasts up to 24 months.
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Expert correction service to fix previous unsatisfactory cosmetic tattoo work and restore natural-looking brows.
Visit Our Melbourne Studios
Two premium locations serving Melbourne's inner east and southeast
Frequently Asked Questions
With our continuous numbing protocol, most clients experience minimal to no discomfort. We apply premium topical numbing cream before the procedure AND continuously reapply throughout the entire session—not just at the start like many other studios. This comprehensive approach means most clients rate their comfort level at 1-2 out of 10, and many are so relaxed they actually fall asleep during their appointment. The sensation is typically described as light pressure rather than pain.
The healing process takes approximately 10-14 days. Initially, your brows will appear 30-40% darker and more defined than the final result. During the first week, you may experience some flaking and scabbing as the skin heals. It's essential to follow the aftercare instructions provided. After healing, the color will soften, and the strokes will appear more natural. A touch-up session 6-8 weeks later ensures the best results.
Microblading typically lasts between 12 to 24 months, depending on individual factors like skin type, lifestyle, and skincare routine. Clients with oily skin may experience faster fading. We recommend a touch-up every 12-18 months to keep your brows looking fresh and defined.
Microblading is not recommended for individuals who are pregnant or breastfeeding, have diabetes (unless well-controlled), have a history of keloids or hypertrophic scarring, are using Accutane (must be off for at least 6 months), are undergoing chemotherapy, have a bleeding disorder or take blood thinners, have extremely oily skin, or have active skin conditions in the brow area. During your consultation, we'll discuss your medical history to determine if microblading is right for you.
For optimal results, avoid alcohol, caffeine, and painkillers (except Tylenol) for 24 hours before your appointment. Avoid blood thinners like aspirin, vitamin E, and fish oil supplements for 48 hours before (if medically safe). Avoid chemical peels, Botox, or other facial treatments for 2-3 weeks before. Come with clean brows, without makeup. Avoid eyebrow threading, waxing, or tinting for at least one week before.
Microblading and Eyebrow Feathering are terms often used interchangeably in Australia and refer to the same process of applying semi-permanent pigment using a microblade. Both techniques focus on creating thin, hair-like strokes that blend seamlessly with your natural eyebrows, maintaining a natural look.
Microblading uses a manual hand tool to create fine, hair-like strokes, resulting in a natural appearance. Machine brows or powder brows use a digital machine to implant pigment, creating a softer, shaded effect similar to brow powder makeup. Powder brows typically last longer than microblading and may be better for oily skin but provide a more filled-in look rather than the defined hair strokes of microblading.
At Melbourne Designer Brows, microblading starts from $600 for the initial session, which includes consultation, custom brow mapping and design, premium pigment selection, and aftercare kit. A perfection visit 6-8 weeks after your initial appointment is $250. Annual maintenance touch-ups are $350 within 12 months, or $450 within 12-24 months. We recommend choosing a studio based on portfolio quality and artist credentials rather than price alone — a poorly placed technique can require removal, which costs considerably more than the initial service.
Most clients return for a maintenance touch-up every 12-18 months, but this varies significantly by skin type. Clients with oily skin typically need touch-ups closer to the 12-month mark, while those with normal or dry skin may comfortably go 18-24 months between visits. Sun exposure, retinol use, and pool swimming also accelerate fading. We always recommend the perfection visit at 6-8 weeks after your initial session — this is essential for locking in the best long-term result and is separate from ongoing annual maintenance.
Yes — microblading is a popular option for clients experiencing brow hair loss from alopecia, trichotillomania, thyroid conditions, or chemotherapy-related loss. When there is little or no existing brow hair to blend with, the brow design, placement, and shape require extra care and consultation. We have experience working with clients across a range of situations. We recommend booking a consultation before proceeding so we can assess your skin, discuss realistic outcomes, and determine whether microblading or an alternative technique like nano brows or ombré brows is the best fit.
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